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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670, 924.60 and 460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670, 924.60 and 460.22 is: 635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670 : 924.60 = 460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670/924.60 = 460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670x = 924.60 × 460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670x = 425,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,519.41/670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.10

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